John Richmond vs. A. Smith — Career Comparison

On the career numbers, John Richmond posted the stronger offensive profile against A. Smith. John Richmond posted stronger numbers in OPS (.588 vs .500) and on-base percentage (.283 vs .250). A. Smith had the advantage in batting average (.250 vs .238). By the career numbers, John Richmond had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.